Hi all,
Just looking for a quick sense check.
I currently have job with a 100A DNO fuse with 25mm meter tails feeding the main consumer unit. I’m planning to install an additional external consumer unit via a Henley block to supply:
- 7kW EV charger
- 5kW battery storage system (charging) plus 5kW backup circuit (discharge capability) - total 10kW.
Due to routing constraints, installing 25mm tails to the external CU will be very difficult, so I’m considering using 16mm² tails instead.
The maximum potential simultaneous load on these tails would be approximately 74A (5kW charge + 5kW discharge + 7kW EV). The EV has a 60A load curtailment so the maximum is likely never going to be this high, and the backup circuit on the ESS is supplying sockets (excluding kitchen) and lights, so unlikely ever going to be more than 2-3kW.
Given that the load is effectively limited by the connected equipment, would 16mm² tails be acceptable on a 100A supply in this scenario, or would 25mm tails be required?
Appreciate any guidance or references to regs / best practice.
Thanks.
